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If we justify war, it is because all peoples always justify the tr

If we justify war, it is because all peoples always justify the traits of which they find themselves possessed, not because war will bear an objective examination of its merits. – Ruth Benedict

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I gambled on having the strength to live two lives, one for myself and one for the world. – Ruth Benedict

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The crucial differences which distinguish human societies and human beings are not biological. They are cultural. – Ruth Benedict

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I frankly dont think its going to be a successful war on terrorism until law enforcement agencies like the FBI are willing to share with other law enforcement agencies. If they cant share information, theres no way this war can be won. – Patty Hearst

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That is what war is and dancing it is forward and back, when one is out walking one wants not to go back the way they came but in dancing and in war it is forward and back. – Gertrude Stein

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A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars. – Carly Simon

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Despite what the pundits want us to think, contested primaries arent civil war, they are democracy at work, and thats beautiful. – Sarah Palin

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I think God has a tremendous sense of humor. – Rainn Wilson

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